Indigenous Education Coordinator Trainee

Position Title: Indigenous Education Coordinator Trainee
Department: Education
Number of Vacancies: 1
Type of Employment: Contract
Period of Employment: September 15, 2025-March 31, 2026
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $22/hr
Work Location: On-site at our waterfront campus in Toronto

As this position is funded by a grant, participants need to identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) and must be currently residing within the Greater Toronto Area.

Summary of Function:

Reporting to the Manager, School Visits, the Indigenous Education Coordinator Trainee will support Indigenous content delivery in Education programs. Responsibilities include administrative and programming tasks such as program registration, materials preparation, and delivery of Indigenous Studies programs. The role also involves contributing to program renewal, assisting with Summer Camp programming, and curating a monthly internal email highlighting Indigenous events and initiatives. Additionally, the trainee will collaborate with other departments for personal and professional development.

DUTIES

Planning & Execution

• Able to support the daily delivery of School Visits program onsite at Harbourfront Centre
• Able to participate in job shadowing, training and teaching of programs in Indigenous Studies portfolio; with the possibility to explore training in other artistic disciplines as per the program needs
• Able to work with the School Visits team to refine existing programs in Indigenous Studies and/or other disciplines
• Assist with the Camps team to support the delivery of various Summer Camps programs

Content Development

• Develop training resources to support School Visits Educators in their understanding and connection to Indigenous content
• Support development for our Indigenous resources for School Visits programs
• Assist Education staff in development of Indigenous Studies programming
• Review and refine Indigenous content in all School Visits programs with a critical lens to program positioning and content
• Support School Visits team in the development of Special Programs and/or ad-hoc programming that responds to the needs of the division and organization

Administration

• Provide exceptional customer service to all visiting school groups, teachers, students, campers and/or camp families
• Support the Registrar, School Visits in processing of School Visits registrations through our Artifax database
• Prepare weekly School Visits program schedules and participate in planning meetings
• Able to prepare a monthly report to Miziwe Biik, outlining tasks, key skill development and hours worked as per the agreement for this position

Communications

• Able to communicate verbally and in writing with teachers to ensure they are prepared and supported before, during and after the delivery of programming (online and onsite)
• Able to respond to the needs of visiting school groups through clear verbal and written communication
• Able to curate a monthly internal email highlighting Indigenous events and initiatives
• Willing to liaise with departments and outside groups to support implementation and renewal of Education programs with Indigenous content

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in post-secondary education in a field such as education, the arts, administration, or a related field, or have equivalent experience
• Experience or interest in working with children and youth, particularly in a not for profit or arts-based setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with patrons, staff, and volunteers
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and manage daily responsibilities effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work in a team environment
• Comfortable using phones and proficient in common computer programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel, email, printers, and laminators)
• Able to ensure student safety during an emergency procedure - A Criminal Background Check (with Vulnerable Sector Screening) is required

Our Values

At Harbourfront Centre, our values—Open, Brave, Rigorous, and Kind—reflect our commitment to inclusivity, imaginative risk-taking, excellence, and respect, ensuring enriching experiences for all.

How To Apply:

Harbourfront is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply by contacting jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com by no later than September 5, 2025. Please quote Indigenous Education Coordinator Trainee in the subject line of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Suitable accommodation will be available upon request during the hiring process.